However, not finding it challenging enough, he left it after a year and then went on US, where he studied at Vassar College, New York for one year, and went on to obtain a degree in Business Management from the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania. Stephen's College in Delhi as an honours student. After studying initially at Campion School, Mumbai, then during his teenage, his father was posted to Delhi, then he went to study at The Doon School, a boarding school in Dehradun, passing out in 1980.

His father Admiral R H Tahiliani, was with the Indian Navy, thus his family including sister Tina Tahiliani were posted to various locations in India. Tahiliani was born and brought up in Mumbai in extended Sindhi family. He has designed interiors for hotels (such as The Sofala, Goa), restaurants (the Aish at the Park, Hyderabad), resorts and homes, and has even begun to event design for Indian weddings.

Of late, Tahiliani has taken on several projects in interior design. Over the years, he also became known for his bridalwear. His signature is to combine traditional aesthetics with modern design. Based in Delhi, he is best known for his ability to infuse Indian craftsmanship and textile heritage with tailored silhouette.

With his wife Sailaja 'Sal' Tahiliani, he co-founded Ensemble, India’s first multi-designer boutique in 1987, followed by Tahiliani Design studio in 1990. Tarun Tahiliani is a noted Indian fashion designer. Tahiliani Design Studio (established 1990) Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

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